Ten surprising sexual health facts

8th June 2023

Ten surprising sexual health facts

- A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that men who ejaculate more frequently have a lower risk of prostate cancer. The study suggested that men who ejaculate at least 21 times per month have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer compared to men who ejaculate less often.

- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide.

- A study published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections found that certain types of HPV can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, even when condoms are used.

- Research has shown that men who exercise regularly may have better sexual function and a lower risk of erectile dysfunction.

- The average ejaculation contains about 200-500 million sperm cells.

- A study published in the journal Sexual Medicine found that women who smoke cigarettes have a higher risk of experiencing sexual dysfunction.

- In rare cases, a man’s penis can actually break during sexual intercourse. This occurs when the penis is forcibly bent and the outer lining of the penis tears.

- A study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology found that women who have sex during their menstrual cycle may be less likely to develop endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it.

- Men and women can both experience multiple orgasms. Contrary to popular belief, multiple orgasms are not exclusive to women.

- In a study published in the journal Sexual Medicine, researchers found that frequent sexual activity was associated with improved cognitive function in older adults. The study suggested that regular sexual activity may have a protective effect on the brain.